Today over at Smorgasbord Magazine Sally suggests some main meals for the day plus snacks which will provide you with a wide range of essential nutrients, but in particular iron and B-vitamin-rich foods to help prevent fatigue and anaemia.
If you do or have ever had chronic anaemia you will know the feeling of fatigue and it is something that I never ever wish to experience again so please if that is you be guided by Sally’s nutritional advice and click the highlighted link below which will redirect you to Smorgasbord Magazine where you can read the full original post…See you there the coffee is brewing xx
For quite a while now I have been disillusioned with politicians and manufacturers with regards to the climate and plastic waste to name just two but important to the future of the planet we live on…I am of the mind that we should be listening more to researchers and scientists because if we can’t trust them who can we trust certainly not Joe Bloggs…
Clean, sustainable fuels made ‘from thin air’ and plastic waste.
Researchers have demonstrated how carbon dioxide can be captured from industrial processes — or even directly from the air — and transformed into clean, sustainable fuels using just the energy from the Sun.
Although there are animal species that have been brought back from the edge of extinction there is still a real danger of others that may become extinct by 2025…How far is that? It isn’t…
Because of global warming and the loss of habitats, many habitats have been destroyed and food sources lessened some beloved animals found on a quick trip to the zoo may not be here in the next decade alone. Wild animals such as pandas and elephants are likely to become extinct as soon as 2025…if true this is shocking…
If you are watching Wimbledon I hope any rain isn’t heavy enough as it can be par for the course at Wimbledon and doesn’t stop play…although at the moment the covers are on and if it isn’t the rain it seems the Just Stop Oil protesters are at it again….
Such schemes at Wimbledon..a disgrace. I hope at least you get to enjoy the strawberries…
That’s all for Thursday Thoughts it’s nearly the weekend again I hope you are all having a productive week and if you have sun like we have had today with lovely bright blue skies then enjoy …
Welcome to July’s edition of Carol Taylor’s Green Kitchen …my happy place where I cook from scratch and avoid anything with hormones and chemicals …I also hate waste, especially now prices are rising around the world in stores PLUS energy costs are on the increase…it is also hot here so I spend as little time as I can in the kitchen unless it is essential… I do this by planning and batch cooking…
July is also Plastic Free Month…
Personally, I think it’s pretty evident that we cannot rely on governments or manufacturers to help us in our mission to be plastic-free…if we want to leave this world a better place for our children and grandchildren we have to quit with the excuses…Simples!
That means if our supermarkets or favourite takeout are disregarding the health of our planet we have to step up and there are many ways we can do that…
We can take our own containers.
We can shop where we can pick our own fruit and veggies.
We can grow what we can where possible.
We can Bulk Buy.
We can batch cook.
With rising energy costs we need to practise energy-efficient cooking.
With a few simple changes to your cooking methods, you can make your kitchen greener almost instantly or at least it will show in a reduction in your energy costs when your next reading is due.
Firstly who still pre-heats their oven? Unless you are cooking a souffle if your oven is a new model then preheating is a thing of the past as they reach the correct temperature almost immediately…which means preheating is just a waste and adds to your bill.
If you are roasting or baking then turn your oven off for five to ten minutes early and they will finish cooking in the residue heat the same applies to an electric stove top which takes time to cool down plus if you have pans that retain the heat it will carry on cooking…
To make the best use of your oven cooking more than one thing at a time makes sense less energy sense…Personally, I don’t own or use a microwave however for smaller dishes you can reduce energy by a massive 80% by using the microwave instead of the oven.
When using your stovetop make sure the pan is the correct size for the ring and that it sits flat a 6-inch milk pan on an 8-inch ring will cost an extra 40% on your energy costs…plus if your handles aren’t heat proof you could burn yourself so two reasons to make sure your pan fits your hob…my grandson learnt the hard way doing that as he grabbed the panhandle and burnt himself and he could have also quite easily scalded himself..he learnt that lesson quickly.
Saucepans have a lid for a reason and if you are bringing a liquid up to heat or boiling eggs use the lid it will come to heat far quicker… another energy saver…
All of the above are small tweaks that can save you quite a lot on your energy bill.
I’m sure many of you have had solar panels fitted well solar ovens are in their infancy...does anyone have a solar oven…I haven’t yet as I am still looking and comparing the few that are on the market…This one looks promising…
I love the look of this…it was great to see something being cooked in a solar oven…for between 400-600 dollars it’s not bad if it does what it says on the tin-smile-
Time to eat.…. winged beans otherwise known as (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus), also known as the Goa bean, asparagus pea, four-angled bean, four-cornered bean, Manila bean, Mauritius bean, and winged pea…these are one of my favourite beans and they are in season at the moment…
A pretty frilly leafed bean I like it just stirred fried with some rice it makes a nice light lunch…if I want something with a bit more sustenance then some minced chicken is nice…Sliced and cooked with garlic, oyster sauce and a little Maggi( Thai seasoning sauce) they are delicious.
Thank you for joining me today for my Green Kitchen I hope you are all having a productive week and or enjoying some nice seasonable weather…today has been sunny here but thunderstorms are predicted for later I don’t mind overnight rain and storms and sunny days..perfect x
I am the world’s worst for banging myself always in a hurry is my problem…I’m never without a bruise of some sort-smile- but Arnica is my friend and I am trying to slow down a little and not be in so much of a hurry…
Sally from Smorgasbord Health has a great informative post on the subject of bruises as not all bruises are because of clumsy clutzes like moi…please click the link below which will redirect you to Smorgasbord Magazine where you can read the full original post…See you there the coffee is on xx
Welcome to Monday Musings where my muse pinpoints anything exciting, downright scary or unusual I have read, seen or experienced during the last week it could be anything that piques my interest or scares the bejesus out of me…
At least I’m in the right month now and today the 3rd of July marks the start of the hot and sultry Dog Days of Summer!..it starts with the rising at sunrise of the Dog Star, Sirius, as well as with hot and sultry weather.
Tomorrow is Independence Day(US) so I’m sure my American family will be celebrating as will all my lovely readers from the US I wish you all a happy 4th of July …
July is also Plastic Free July,
My challenge is …Buy Less by considering the packaging of the item as it’s a good place to start to ‘buy less’. Thinking about potential alternatives can include: choosing the item with the least amount of packaging, switching from plastic to paper packaging, or even choosing a loose product with no packaging at the grocers or a bulk food store.
If you click the link below it will take you to [lasticfree.org where you can take the challenge and it gives ideas for small steps that we can take…
Denmark recently passed an ambitious new climate law to help them stay committed to mitigating climate change. With this new law, climate targets are legally binding and are subject to yearly approval. If members of government fail to meet climate targets they must step down from their position.
Denmark is also not relying on purchasing carbon credits to offset their carbon footprint. Instead, they are taking real action to reduce GHG emissions within the country’s borders. One way they are doing this is by taking a look at the impact of Danish imports and consumption, and examining in what ways this can be reduced. Local businesses will also be involved in the country-wide initiative.
Cookbook Update…
My first of three cookbooks will be available on Amazon in time for Thanksgiving./Christmas…My Christmas cookbook will contain traditional English recipes that I have learnt from my mother and grandmother plus a couple of family favourites that I have gathered on my travels and some edible gifts…
Independence Day
Thank you for joining me today for Monday Musings I hope those of you celebrating the 4th of July have a good one x
Welcome to my weekly roundup and yes this time we really are in July-smile- for those of you in sunny climes-enjoy-our rainy season is in full swing the grass is green and in Oz, there is frost in WA…I can’t remember the times in the past when I was confronted by a frozen windscreen that had to be defrosted before I could drive to work but I have sympathy for those who are experiencing frost and the like however all that frost makes for sweeter Brussels sprouts…
But whatever your seasons are bringing you stay safe if need be and if it’s warm enjoy…
Honey Bees are so important to our ecosystem and always have been on Monday I shared a delightful post that was all about the folklore surrounding the honey bee plus a post that highlighted the latest successful green inventions in packaging, highlighting how these sustainable alternatives are reshaping the industry and offering hope for a more environmentally conscious world.
The first series of my Green Kitchen is now being repeated by the lovely Sally of Smorgasbord Magazine…This has given me time to spend on my cookbook…Thank you, Sally…My cookbook is now scheduled to hit Amazon in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas it will be full of the traditional English recipes that I grew up eating and then learning how to cook taught by my mother and grandmother there will also be a few recipes that I have picked up on my travels and now also make at Christmas plus some edible gifts and who doesn’t love to receive a lovingly made edible gift it is such a special gift and shows that you care…
To read the full original post please click the highlighted link below that will take you to Smorgasbord Magazine…See you there x
Thursday Thoughts…29th June 2023…Bottles for Cash, Darwin’s flycatchers, Bamboo how environmentally sustainable and strong is it the way forward?
Bamboo…its uses are many and it’s sustainable… empty bottles who remembers collecting them and taking them back to the offi and getting some pennies in return?
There are a number of blood disorders that cause concern and one of the most common is Anaemia so Sally will be focusing on that today – with the foods and therefore the nutrients we require to support healthy blood Sally will cover in next week’s post.
Having suffered from Anaemia in the past it is something I wouldn’t wish to suffer from again and take every precaution to ensure I eat the correct diet it will also have a serious impact on your health and well-being so please head over to Sally at Smorgasbord Magazine to read the original post by clicking the highlighted link below...where Sally will highlight the signs and symptoms that you need to look out for…See you over at Smorgasbord Health x
Thank you for joining me today on this dull and black Sunday where a downpour is imminent…I hope you are having a lovely weekend wherever you are at home or at a festival as I know some are in the Uk…I hope to see you here next week x
Retired? No one told me! 